Ten U.S. cotton organizations have pledged industry contributions in 2018 to support the demand-building activities of Cotton Council International (CCI), the National Cotton Council (NCC) export promotion arm, headquartered in Washington, D.C. “Our growers believe that contributing to CCI is an investment in the future of our industry and ultimately is essential to our success,” Plains Cotton Growers Executive Vice …
Farm Futures Releases 2018 Planting Intentions Survey Results
Farm Futures magazine recently released its survey of 2018 planting intentions, which shows that farmers aren’t quite ready to make major changes to their crop rotations. However, they are going to plant more of what paid best in 2017. For the first time since 1983, farmers want to plant more soybeans than corn. Back then, the government’s PIK program idled …
Cotton Farm Bill Program in the Works, Long Road Ahead
Support for cotton growers is in the works, albeit a slow process. The National Cotton Council’s Jody Campiche, director of economics and policy, says getting a farm bill program established is a top priority for the sector. Program Long-term, Campiche says a seed cotton program is the council’s preference. Preference She says cotton growers need more support. While prices for …
Corn Yield and Soybean Production Up in 2017
Winter Wheat Seedings and Grain Stocks also reported Across the Midwest, a lack of extreme heat helped boost the nation’s corn yield to its highest level on record – slightly above 2016. The nation’s soybean yield was down 6 percent from 2016, but production reached a record level due to record high acreage, according to the Crop Production 2017 Summary …
U.S. Cotton Production Up 24 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its January crop reports today, and Bianca Pruneda with NASS in Washington, D.C. says 2017 cotton production is up 24 percent from the year before. U.S. Cotton Production Up 24 Percent Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Friday’s USDA Reports May Interest Cotton Producers
USDA’s next round of reports may have several things of interest to the cotton market. Gary Crawford explains why. Friday’s USDA Reports May Interest Cotton Producers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Georgia Producers Invited to Beltwide Cotton Conferences
Coming up next week will be the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences in San Antonio, Texas. Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says it is an event where you can hear the latest information concerning cotton research. Georgia Producers Invited to Beltwide Cotton Conference Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
Florida citrus growers were optimistic after the House passed an $81 billion disaster package by a vote of 251-169. However, Politico says House Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas says it’s unlikely that the upper chamber will take up the disaster bill before the end of the year. The bill faces strong opposition from Democrats, who say the bill doesn’t …
Provision to Help Cotton Growers
As work continues to find help for cotton growers, a new provision in the disaster aid package may be a start. Tyron Spearman has the story. Provision to Help Cotton Growers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Stoneville Cotton Stands and Delivers
As the 2017 cotton season winds down, growers continue to look for varieties and traits that will deliver for next year’s crop. Stoneville varieties do just that, providing early-season vigor that leads to in-season strength and high yield potential at harvest. Bayer Regional Agronomist, Jenny Cahoon, says you can get a strong start with Stoneville. Stoneville Cotton Stands and Delivers …